Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to Melbourne (SYD - MEL)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Sydney to Melbourne and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$94	Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jul 30 — Sun, Aug 2	The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Melbourne is currently $94
Cheapest one-way flight	$47	Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Sat, Jun 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Sydney to Melbourne is currently $47
Last-minute weekend getaway	$166	Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Sat, Jun 6 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Sydney to Melbourne is currently $166
Cheapest business class flights	$569	Virgin Australia Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jul 2 — Sun, Jul 5	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Sydney to Melbourne is currently $569

Fastest flight	1 hr 30 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Sydney to Melbourne takes 1 hr 30 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Melbourne is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $80–140
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $135–405

Popular airlines from Sydney to Melbourne

Qantas

Nonstop

from $269

Typical price: $255–320

184 weekly nonstop flights

SYD - MEL Every day

154 weekly connecting flights

SYD - MEL Every day
Virgin Australia

Nonstop

from $188

Typical price: $185–255

161 weekly nonstop flights

SYD - MEL Every day

116 weekly connecting flights

SYD - MEL Every day
Jetstar

Nonstop

from $94

Typical price: $100–195

131 weekly nonstop flights

SYD - AVV, MEL Every day

169 weekly connecting flights

SYD - AVV, MEL Every day
Air New Zealand

21 weekly connecting flights

SYD - MEL Every day
Rex

from $550

Typical price: $530–750

18 weekly connecting flights

SYD - MEL Every day
Fiji Airways

Typical price: $1,200–2,500

14 weekly connecting flights

SYD - MEL Every day

Popular airports near Sydney

Sydney Airport (SYD)

Sydney Australia 17 min 6 mi
Canberra Airport (CBR)

Canberra Australia 3 hr 2 min 152 mi
Newcastle Airport (NTL)

Newcastle Australia 2 hr 7 min 82 mi
Western Sydney International Airport (WSI)

Sydney Australia 52 min 26 mi

Popular airports near Melbourne

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

Melbourne Australia 27 min 11 mi
Avalon Airport (AVV)

Melbourne Australia 47 min 31 mi
Essendon Fields Airport Terminal (MEB)

Melbourne Australia 27 min 6 mi
Albury Airport (ABX)

Albury Australia 3 hr 28 min 163 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Sydney to Melbourne

The cheapest flights from Sydney to Melbourne are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $80 to $140.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $94. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $47.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Sydney to Melbourne is $269, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Sydney to Melbourne is $188, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Sydney to Melbourne is $94, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 2.
The cheapest Rex flight from Sydney to Melbourne is $550, flying from Aug 15 to Aug 17.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Melbourne starts at $94 from Thu, Jul 30 to Sun, Aug 2. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $47 and departs on Sat, Jun 27.

1 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Sydney to Melbourne.

Most visitors arrive during summer (Dec–Mar) when popular events include the Australian Open tennis finals (Jan) and the LBGT-focused Midsumma Festival (Jan–Feb). Also drawing crowds are the Moomba arts festival (Mar), known for its parade and carnival; the Royal Melbourne Show (Sep), an agricultural fair; and the Melbourne Festival (Oct), with many free performances. Melbourne's climate is temperate but quite variable, with cool temperatures during winter (Jun–Aug).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Sydney to Melbourne.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Sydney to Melbourne really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Sydney to Melbourne.

In terms of nonstop flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 184 nonstop flights and 154 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

In terms of flights, Jetstar is the most popular. Jetstar offers 131 nonstop flights and 169 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV) , Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

Other popular airlines flying from Sydney to Melbourne are:

Virgin Australia offers 161 nonstop flights and 116 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
Air New Zealand offers 21 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
Rex offers 18 connecting flights per week. Rex flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
Fiji Airways offers 14 connecting flights per week. Fiji Airways flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Sydney and Melbourne.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $94. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $47.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Sydney to Melbourne is $269, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Sydney to Melbourne is $188, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Sydney to Melbourne is $94, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 2.
The cheapest Rex flight from Sydney to Melbourne is $550, flying from Aug 15 to Aug 17.

Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia fly direct from Sydney to Melbourne.

There are 184 Qantas direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 161 Virgin Australia direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 131 Jetstar direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Sydney and Melbourne at price $166 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, Jun 6 to Sun, Jun 7.

Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia fly direct from Sydney to Melbourne.

There are 184 Qantas direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 161 Virgin Australia direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 131 Jetstar direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Sydney and Melbourne start at $94 from Thu, Jul 30 to Sun, Aug 2 with Jetstar.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Sydney to Melbourne, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Sydney and Melbourne start at $569 from Thu, Jul 2 to Sun, Jul 5 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Sydney and Melbourne start at $94 from Thu, Jul 30 to Sun, Aug 2.

To book business class trips from Sydney to Melbourne, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Sydney and Melbourne starts at $166 from Sat, Jun 6 to Sun, Jun 7 with Jetstar.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Sydney and Melbourne at price $166 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, Jun 6 to Sun, Jun 7.

To find last-minute flight deals from Sydney to Melbourne, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.